The five priorities were developed following a review of end of life care. Since then, they have became a national foundation for the UK in planning, delivering and assessing palliative and end of life care. Rowcroft Hospice developed a memory hand strategy to help recall in real life time.

We can all offer spiritual care. Attend this introductory course to gain skills and confidence in this integral and rewarding part of palliative and end of life care.

This introduction workshop is open to all who work in roles supporting a person experiencing loss and looking to further understand and explore ways of helping. It is not intended for anyone currently or recently experiencing loss or bereavement.

This learning event supports registered nurses & senior healthcare assistants who double-check pumps to confidently set up and manage pumps, and understand commonly used medication that assists symptom management in palliative care.

Understand ACP and resources for people with a learning disability. Recognise cues, and facilitate and enable people to have conversations about their plans, hopes and choices for the future.

Learn to use an evidence-based approach to non-pharmacological techniques in managing fatigue and promoting energy conservation for the breathless patient.

A one-day, intermediate level practice-based day for health care professionals wishing to enhance their existing skills in emotive type conversations with those receiving palliative and end of life care.

Learn how to identify and assess frailty and frailty syndromes. Consider appropriate prescribing and de-prescribing for people at end of life.

Recognising dying is a key enabler for a better death. This workshop enables participants to explore current knowledge and understanding about recognising dying and help promote confidence in communicating this in the context of uncertainty.

This nationally benchmarked 2 day course will prepare you to practice and develop ways of handling situations you find most difficult, e.g. breaking bad news, responding to anger and uncertainty. The small class size and expert facilitation assures high quality learning and support. Feedback shows increased confidence from each participant and is "An invaluable addition to our degree module, it's second to none and reflected in student feedback" - Sam Garner, Education Lead, Gastroenterology

Gain the skills and confidence to offer spiritual care, an integral and rewarding aspect of palliative and end-of-life care. Spiritual care is something we can all offer, and this introduction learning event will help you understand how to provide compassionate support during these sensitive times.

Day 1 (16 July 2025) - An opportunity to practice communication skills, which will improve your confidence when caring for a person at end of life. Day 2 (23 July 2025) - To recognise changes, explore and understand how to practically care for someone's mouth, skin, bowel and bladder at end of life.